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04 September, 2026
 

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1. Monday forecast gives desk-bound workers a break from the heat, but brings afternoon hail

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-gives-desk-bound-workers-a-break-from-the-heat-but-brings-afternoon-hail

The post-Assumption holiday workweek kicks off with a continuation of the unstable weather pattern. If you are one of the brave few back at your desk while half the island is still extend-vacationing on the coast, at least you won't have to deal with stifling 40°C heat today....

2. How do you solve a problem like Maria? One ‘Xronia Polla’ at a time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-maria-one-‘xronia-polla-at-a-time

If you have a Maria, Mary, Maroula, Panayiota, or Panayiotis in your contacts, consider this your reminder. If you have several, perhaps start sending messages now....

3. Thursday peaks at 40°C inland with a 2.5-hour Yellow Warning from 14:00 to 16:30

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-peaks-at-40°c-inland-with-a-2-5-hour-yellow-warning-from-14-00-to-16-30

Thursday starts mostly clear, but don't let the blue skies fool you. This is the last full day of uninterrupted, scorching summer heat before an unstable air mass sweeps in tomorrow. The Department of Meteorology has issued another Yellow Warning for this afternoon,...

4. Look up tonight: Cyprus gets a front-row seat to the Perseids

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/look-up-tonight-cyprus-gets-a-front-row-seat-to-the-perseids

If you are outside tonight, step away from the lights, put down your phone for a few minutes, and look up. Cyprus is expected to have one of its best views in years of the Perseid meteor shower....

5. Wednesday weather: Midweek heat peaks at 40°C inland ahead of weekend thunderstorms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-midweek-heat-peaks-at-40°c-inland-ahead-of-weekend-thunderstorms

A brand-new day, but the familiar seasonal low-pressure system is still running the show, at least for the next 48 hours. The Met Office has issued Yellow Warning No. 51 today....

6. Tuesday heat check: 40°C hits inland with a 2-hour yellow warning window

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-heat-check-40°c-hits-inland-with-a-2-hour-yellow-warning-window

The seasonal low-pressure system isn't backing down. Just when we thought we had settled into a steady rhythm, inland temperatures climb right back up to the 40°C mark today....

7. Wednesday wind-down: Inland highs settle to a breathing-room 38°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-wind-down-inland-highs-settle-to-a-breathing-room-38°c

The seasonal low-pressure system is finally playing nice. After weeks of staring down 40°C peaks and micro-window warnings, today marks a genuine return to normal summer weather....

8. Tuesday refresh: Inland highs dip to 39°C as the steady cool-down begins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-refresh-inland-highs-dip-to-39°c-as-the-steady-cool-down-begins

After staring down 40°C start to the week, today offers a small step in the right direction. The seasonal low-pressure system is still hanging around the island, but temperatures are finally taking a gentle slide backward across all districts....

9. The sleepless guardians of the forest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-sleepless-guardians-of-the-forest

Most fire lookout towers operate every day during periods of high fire danger, while several strategically located towers remain staffed around the clock....

10. Former energy minister blames EAC and CERA for Cyprus power shortages

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-energy-minister-blames-eac-and-cera-for-cyprus-power-shortages

Speaking to Kathimerini Cyprus, the former Energy Minister notes that he expected far more political backing on energy matters, suggesting that his efforts to cap the sale price of renewable energy ruffled a few feathers....

11. Friday forecast: 40°C heat holds strong with another precision yellow warning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-40°c-heat-holds-strong-with-another-precision-yellow-warning

Friday is picking up right where Thursday left off. The seasonal low-pressure system isn't going anywhere, keeping summer heat firmly entrenched across the island as we head into the weekend....

12. Wednesday heatwave: Yellow alert issued as inland highs hold at 40°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-heatwave-yellow-alert-issued-as-inland-highs-hold-at-40°c

While we are well clear of last week's extreme mid-40s spikes, conditions are hot enough that the Department of Meteorology has issued an official Yellow High Temperature Warning for this afternoon....

13. Tuesday Trend: Inland temperatures climb back to 40°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-trend-inland-temperatures-climb-back-to-40°c

Our trusty seasonal low-pressure system is keeping conditions bright and hot, pushing interior temperatures right back to the 40°C mark for the remainder of the day....

14. Should trucks be banned from highways during rush hour?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/should-trucks-be-banned-from-highways-during-rush-hour-expert-says-it-s-time-to-rethink-the-rules

Anyone who has been stuck in Cyprus traffic knows the frustration: you’re trying to get to work, drop the kids off at school, or make an appointment, and suddenly everything comes to a standstill....

15. Friday relief: Hot air mass weakens as temperatures drop to 39°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-relief-hot-air-mass-weakens-as-temperatures-drop-to-39°c

The intense hot air mass that locked over the island is officially starting to weaken today, opening the door to a much more manageable finish to the workweek....

16. Thursday peak: Inland temperatures climb to 44°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-peak-inland-temperatures-climb-to-44°c

Yesterday's forecast proved to be a modest underestimation. Today takes the crown for the absolute peak of this stretch. The seasonal low pressure is delivering one final, intense push, driving temperatures up across every single district before the weekend cold-front transition begins....

17. Motorway chaos after car crashes into roadworks vehicle near Paramali

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/motorway-chaos-after-car-crashes-into-roadworks-vehicle-near-paramali

The Limassol-Paphos motorway has been closed in the direction of Paphos following a collision involving a passing vehicle and a road marking vehicle near Paramali....

18. Outdoor work halted as Cyprus heat hits dangerous levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/outdoor-work-halted-as-cyprus-heat-hits-dangerous-levels

The Department of Labour has ordered a temporary halt to outdoor manual work today, July 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soaring temperatures push conditions into the danger zone....

19. One month's salary just to keep the lights on?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/one-month-s-salary-just-to-keep-the-lights-on

Ensuring an adequate electricity supply during the summer is undoubtedly the top priority for consumers, who want to avoid a repeat of last year's rolling power cuts during periods of peak demand. ...

20. Wednesday heatwave: Inland capital soars to 43°C peak

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-heatwave-inland-capital-soars-to-43°c-peak

The persistent seasonal low-pressure system is delivering the hottest conditions of the week, making it a prime afternoon to stay close to the air conditioning or head straight to the water....

21. Tuesday heat surge: Inland temperatures peak at 41°C

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-heat-surge-inland-temperatures-peak-at-41°c

The relentless seasonal low-pressure system is doubling down today, pushing the mercury up another notch across the island. We are in for a bright, mostly sunny day, with the only real cloud cover confined to the mountains later this afternoon....

22. The FOMO industry

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-fomo-industry

In recent years, one familiar trap has threatened to spoil the quality of many people's summer vacations: the infamous FOMO, or fear of missing out. It is the anxiety that we are missing out on worthwhile experiences and opportunities, fueled by our constant exposure to social media. ...

23. Friday, forty, and feeling fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forty-and-feeling-fine

We've made it to Friday, and the island is keeping things remarkably consistent. The seasonal low-pressure system continues to hold its ground, which means we are in for a thoroughly classic, sun-drenched July day....

24. Thursday’s forecast: The heat climbs back to forty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-s-forecast-the-heat-climbs-back-to-forty

Our trusty seasonal low pressure is still running the show, which means we are staring down another day of bright sunshine, high temperatures, and just a few afternoon clouds over the mountain peaks to break up the blue....

25. Midweek calm: Sunny skies and standard summer heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/midweek-calm-sunny-skies-and-standard-summer-heat

The seasonal low pressure is still keeping a quiet watch over Cyprus, offering a beautifully straightforward, mostly sunny day. Any lingering morning mist or patches of low cloud will quickly clear out, paving the way for a classic, uninterrupted summer afternoon....

26. Tuesday’s outlook: Sun with that familiar inland sizzle

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tuesday-s-outlook-sun-with-that-familiar-inland-sizzle

The seasonal low pressure is still keeping watch over the island, delivering a completely dry, mostly clear, and highly predictable summer day. The temperature distribution today offers a little something for everyone, depending on how close you are to the water....

27. Monday matrix: Inland heat hits 40°C as July demands a double shot of espresso

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-matrix-inland-heat-hits-40°c-as-july-demands-a-double-shot-of-espresso

That omnipresent seasonal low pressure is running the show today, delivering a textbook mix of intense heat and bright blue skies. For those of us working inland today, it’s a standard July cooker. Temperatures are forecast to hit a flat 40°C across the central plains....

28. Mid-summer storms give Cyprus reservoirs an unexpected boost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mid-summer-storms-give-cyprus-reservoirs-an-unexpected-boost

Recent thunderstorms have delivered an unexpected boost to Cyprus' water reserves, sending more than 107,000 cubic metres of water into several of the island's major reservoirs over the past 24 hours....

29. Friday’s forecast: High sun and standard July heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-s-forecast-high-sun-and-standard-july-heat

While the seasonal low pressure and a slight touch of unstable air are technically still hovering in the background, the atmosphere is mostly behaving itself today....

30. Wednesday forecast: Keeping it steady midweek

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-forecast-keeping-it-steady-midweek

The seasonal low pressure is still lingering around, but the weather is playing it safe over the next forty-eight hours. Temperatures are sitting exactly where they should be for this time of year, making for a very steady and predictable July routine....

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